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Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Patricia Elaine Crater
Sep 20, 2017
Age 76, of Centennial, CO passed away on September 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry. Patricia is survived by her children Gloriane Crater, Jeri Crater, and Michael Crater and his wife Kimberly; her grandchildren Emma, Nicholas and Frank, her sister Betty Raftavoid and her brother Donnie Tehle. A Funeral Mass will be held on...
Claudia Lee Staab
Sep 20, 2017
Beloved mother and grandmother, Claudia Lee Staab passed away peacefully at her home in Denver on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the age of 81. She was born on May 14, 1936, to Stanley and Freida Wheeler and was raised in Garden Grove and later, San Diego, California, where she met her husband-to-be, Bill, a Navy Sailor. They moved to...
Kathleen ""Katie"" Welsh Terrien
Sep 20, 2017
Age 75, died September 20, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert Terrien, loving mother to R. Kevin (Wendy Barnhart) Terrien, Brian (Amy Koerper) Terrien, Patrick (Carly McVey) Terrien, Kathleen (Eapen) Leubner, devoted grandmother to Colin, Liam, Delaney, Jack, Molly, Millie, Pearl, and Blaise, sister of Thomas J. Welsh III, Sr. Janet Welsh, OP. Cherished aunt to many nieces, nephews, and cousins....
Frederick John Smigiel
Sep 20, 2017
Frederick John Smigiel, loving and beloved husband and father, (and consummate rocket scientist,) passed away following a sudden and brief illness on September 20, 2017 in Lone Tree, Colorado. Born on May 17, 1958 in Buffalo, New York, Fred was the son of Dolores (Gasper) Smigiel and Frederick Jacob Smigiel, both of whom preceded him in death. Fred earned his...
Nathan Keate Despain
Sep 19, 2017
Nathan Keate Despain, age 23, passed away on the evening of September 19, 2017 in Fountain Hills, Arizona. He is survived by his father and mother, Nikolaus and Linda Despain; sisters, Shanae Briggs, Kayla Despain, and Lacey Mackie; his beloved puppy, Kona; and many extended family. As the first boy, he was adored by his 3 older sisters and started...
Mark Spellman
Sep 19, 2017
William Mark Spellman remembered... William Mark Spellman born August 1, 1958, passing September 19, 2017, at the age of 59. ""Just because I'm leaving you now doesn't mean I love you any less..."" Mark, as he was known by, was born and raised in Black Hawk, Colorado, the second child of William David and Dolores Marie Spellman. Mark was the...
Michael Robert Gough
Sep 18, 2017
Michael Robert Gough was born in Seattle, Washington, on September 25, 1967, to proud parents Robert and Livia Gough. He was the 2nd of the Gough's 7 children. Michael was a fun loving child who enjoyed playing outside and seeking adventure. At the age of 15, Michael's family moved to Aurora. When Michael turned 16 he started working at Gart...
Thayne Young Watson
Sep 18, 2017
Thayne Young Watson, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on September 18, 2017 in Thornton, Colorado. Visitation will be Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 10-11:15 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:30 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3501 Summit Grove Parkway, Thornton, Colorado 80241. Interment to follow at Highland Cemetery. Please share your...
Jeremy Joseph Hoffmann
Sep 18, 2017
Jeremy Joseph Hoffmann, 40, of Bend, Oregon, passed away on September 18th, 2017 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. With amazing blue eyes and a huge smile, Jeremy brought his personal drive, sense of fairness, and competitive nature to everything he undertook. He was a multiple-sport varsity letterman at Oswego High School, where he graduated in 1995. Then, he...
Christopher William Cunningham
Sep 18, 2017
Chris W. Cunningham passed away on September 18, 2017. Chris was born in Newton, Iowa on August 29, 1958. He is survived by his beloved wife Sue, son Patrick (Jamie) Cunningham, daughter Katie (Chris) Walton, and 3 cherished grandchildren Tessa, Madelynn, and Colton, and numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends and extended family.
Matt Byrd
Sep 18, 2017
Matthew Brier Byrd, 24, of Littleton Colorado passed away September 18, 2017. Matt was born at 9:20 a.m. November 27, 1992 at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver Colorado. He grew up in Aurora and Littleton Colorado and graduated from Chatfield Senior High School in 2011. He began working for TByrd, Inc. as a Field Technician in June 2008, alongside...
Janice S. Zeller
Sep 18, 2017
Jan Zeller, 81, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. Jan is the devoted wife of William for 61 years. She is the mother of 5: Karen, Mark, Tracy, Elaine and Susie. She is grandmother to 16 and Great-Grandmother to 16, with 3 on the way, which will include twin girls! Jan spent approximately 35 years working for the Archdiocese of...
Missy Bennett
Sep 18, 2017
Melissa (Missy) Anne Bennett entered into the arms of her beloved Savior on Monday, September 18, 2017. Missy was born and raised in Wheaton, IL. After high school Missy attended Ravencrest Bible School in Estes Park, CO, where she met her future husband Paul Bennett. They were married on July 6, 2002 and have lived in the Denver area for...
Patsy M. Bull
Sep 18, 2017
Patsy M. Bull September 24, 1931-September 18, 2017 Patsy is survived by son Richard Clark; son Lance (Dee) Clark; step-daughter Pam (Bob) Orban step-daughter Carolyn (Steve) Gorman; grandson Evan Clark; granddaughter Brandy Suppi; granddaughter Nicole Orban; grandson Robert Orban; granddaughter Danielle Orban; grandson Richard Orban. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband Richard Bull, her parents Ala and Thomas...
Mary Jo Stark
Sep 18, 2017
Mary Jo ""Jody"" Stark of Arvada, Colorado passed away on September 18, 2017 at the age of 83. Mary was born in Denver, Colorado to Thomas and Addie Fleming on January 2, 1934. Mary grew up in Arvada and attended Arvada area schools. She married Forrest Acker in 1950, and they had 3 children , Gary, Steve and Debra. Forrest...
Judge Roger & Adelia Cisneros
Sep 18, 2017
*Please note change of venue below* Our family is filled with sorrow, grief and loss over the tragic deaths of our parents: Retired Judge Roger Cisneros who was born on January 22, 1924 and was 93 years old and his wife, Adelia (Dee) Trujillo Cisneros who was born on August 10, 1928 and was 89 years old. They are survived...
Anthony John Pertusi
Sep 18, 2017
Anthony John Pertusi July 16, 1931- September 17, 2017 Anthony (Dad and Papa) Pertusi died at his home September 17, 2017 at 11:57pm surrounded by his family. He is survived by wife Christine; daughters Laura and Alissa; sons in law Patrick and Chris; beloved grandchildren Ethan and Emma and his brother; John and sister in law, Janet. Anthony lived in...
Grace Arlene Alexander
Sep 17, 2017
Predeceased by her husband Bert J. Alexander; Survived by her children, Mark Alexander (Beckie) and Karen Dechant (David); four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Service Monday 9:30 a.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging area ""B."" Please share your condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.
Cynthia H. Camp
Sep 17, 2017
Cynthia Hymes Camp of Highlands Ranch, CO October 27, 1940-September 17, 2017 Cynthia Hymes Camp passed away peacefully on Sunday September 17th, 2017 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, after a long fight with brain cancer. She was born on October 27th, 1940 in Miami to Grace and Rayford Hymes, Sr. She graduated from Coral Gables High School, where she was homecoming...
Rev. Msgr. Leo Horrigan
Sep 17, 2017
Monsignor Horrigan moved to Denver from Iowa with his family at the age of 3. Attended St. John's Grade School and St. Francis de Sales High School. Attended Regis College, St Thomas Seminary, and the North American College in Rome. Ordained a priest at the North American College on December 20, 1959. Returned to the Archdiocese of Denver and was...
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